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New Atlanticist

May 13, 2025

Experts react: Trump just announced the removal of all US sanctions on Syria. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts provide their insights on how the removal of US sanctions on Syria would affect the country and the wider region.

Civil Society Economic Sanctions

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Gazans fear famine amid Israel aid block: ‘I don’t want to be a number’

By Arwa Damon

For Palestinians, time is running out— a warning that has been echoed at some of the highest ranks of international organizations, including the World Health Organization.

Conflict Human Rights

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Landmark UAE visit highlights President Aoun’s catch twenty-two

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Modest outcomes from the Lebanese president’s visit reflects that Abu Dhabi remains cautious towards Beirut.

Lebanon Middle East
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Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat quoted in ABC News on the Kurds’ role in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat quoted in New You Info on the future of Russian military bases in Syria

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Citrinowicz joins Yemen News to discuss Sana’a forces’ effect on the conflict with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Damon joins CNN to discuss Rubio’s meeting with Israeli officials

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Damon mentioned in Telegrafi on her experience in conflict in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Fulton joins China-MENA Channel to discuss the protection of China’s interests abroad

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Abdulbari quoted in Bloomberg on how a Sudan coalition delayed the signing of a parallel-government agreement

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Political Reform

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Mouton joins Squaring the Circle Podcast to discuss the Middle East and national security

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

Issue Brief

Feb 24, 2025

From Tunis to Baghdad: Can platform-based politics take root?

By Carrie Schenkel and James Storen

This paper is the fifth in the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "State of the Parties" series analyzing the strength of multi-party systems in different regions of the world.

Civil Society Corruption

MENASource

Feb 21, 2025

How Trump can deliver on disrupting Red Sea weapons smuggling by the Houthis

By Eleonora Ardemagni

As the Trump administration’s Yemen policy takes shape, it is clear that choking off the Houthis’ weapons routes is a central part of the president’s strategy, and US partners in Yemen are eager to play an active role.

Crisis Management Defense Policy
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Michelle Melendez

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Karim Mezran

Director, Resident Senior Fellow, North Africa Initiative

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Emily Milliken

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Shuja Nawaz

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Aaron C. Norwood

2023-24 Senior US Marine Corps Fellow

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